Phenoxyethanol
also on labels as 2-Phenoxyethanol · Phenoxytol
Broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative (typically used at ≤1%) that prevents bacteria, mold, and yeast growth in water-based hair products.
Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-16 Macadamia Glycerides, Limonene, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Benzoate, Linalool, Hydrolyzed Linseed (Flax) Seed, Benzyl Alcohol, Citral, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract.
Gentle, paraben-free preservative; rare skin/scalp sensitivity only in individuals with specific preservative allergies.
Notes for different hair
All hair types (essential for product safety in jars and bottles exposed to shower water).
General patterns from our research, not rules. Hair of the same type can respond differently, so your own results count most.On 21 of the 34 labels we've read
Labels list ingredients from most to least, down to about 1%. Below that, the order is free.
Cleanse 4 · Condition 9 · Leave-in 3 · Style 5 · Seal 0
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These are labels we've read by hand from brand sites and packaging, not a list of recommendations. We add more as we go.
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